Can dogs sniff out cancer? Indian start-up turns their noses to AI
A start-up in India is combining dogs' highly sensitive sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore a new approach to cancer screening.
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Zelenskyy says US envoys have 'very good' ideas to end Russia's war on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. envoys visiting Kyiv have presented promising ideas for ending the war with Russia
Chinese hackers are running AI on stolen networks to avoid detection, Google says
One China-linked group targets academic, medical and military AI research, the report says.
Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rules
Taiwan’s opposition and tour operators have hit back at new registration rules for travellers heading to mainland China, with politicians accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of trying to fan cross-strait fears ahead of local elections. Since September 1, travellers to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau have been required to register details of their trip, including the purpose of their...
BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built
Its members and partners have brokered every ceasefire so far and hold the relationships needed to build the next one.
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Copper rally sets record price on LME as US tariff fears fuel ‘scramble’ for stockpiles
Copper prices have surged to an all-time high on the London Metal Exchange (LME) amid anticipations of potential US tariffs and a tightening supply crunch, with analysts expecting prices to remain elevated in the short term. Benchmark three-month copper futures closed at US$14,510 a tonne on Monday, after rising to a record high of US$14,533 a tonne earlier in the session, surpassing the previous ...
How meteorologists recreated weather that helped decide second world war
Experts helped guide weather scenes in Pressure – a film depicting dramatic buildup to 1944’s D-day landingsDressed in a Royal Air Force uniform and sporting a trim moustache, Andrew Scott looks slightly queasy – as well he might. Behind him is a huge map of the Channel, and in front of him is Brendan Fraser, looming with a request: “I need a forecast,” he says.Starring in the film Pressure, based...
How meteorologists helped recreate one of history’s most important weather forecasts
Experts helped guide weather scenes in Pressure – a film depicting dramatic buildup to 1944’s D-day landingsDressed in a Royal Air Force uniform and sporting a trim moustache, Andrew Scott looks slightly queasy – as well he might. Behind him is a huge map of the Channel, and in front of him is Brendan Fraser, looming with a request: “I need a forecast,” he says.Starring in the film Pressure, based...
Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid
A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.
Exclusive: Italy proposes no fees for digital euro payments under €10
Italy suggests exempting smaller merchant fees for payments under €10, a measure backed by the central banking community, as final talks take place in Brussels over the rollout of the digital euro.
EU warns of new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills
AI-powered bots were also used to boost recruitment and promote terrorist ideologies, while AI-driven apps were used for research to prepare attacks.
Travel industry piles pressure on EU as ‘shambolic’ EES rollout sparks fresh fears of border chaos
The EU’s much-criticised Entry/Exit System is facing fresh pressure after emergency measures designed to prevent border chaos expired, with major travel companies warning that passengers could once again face lengthy queues and missed flights.
Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war.Saudi Arabia said it would retaliate after the overnight strikes – reportedl...
‘More toxic than car exhaust’: What’s the solution to Europe’s wildfire air pollution problem?
Tackling air pollution and climate change together could save lives and boost economies, UN reports show.
US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution
From rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarmWhen officials in Wyoming conducted a routine test on the water that was being discharged from a massive under-construction Meta datacenter, it was a shock to find it contained a rare and potentially hazardous bacterium.While the wastewater flushed into sewers in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was...
Trump's map puts Iceland in the US but Reykjavik is not amused
Washington's relationship with Iceland has been tested by Trump's Greenland threats, his Canada trade dispute, and a social media map placing Iceland within US borders.
Trump's map puts Iceland in the USA but Reykjavik isn't amused
Washington's relationship with Iceland has been tested by Trump's Greenland threats, his Canada trade dispute, and a social media map placing Iceland within US borders.
Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou retains crown as world’s top innovation hub
A cluster comprising Hong Kong and two mainland Chinese cities has been ranked the world’s top innovation hub for the second consecutive year by a United Nations body. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster retained its crown in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on Tuesday. Tokyo-Yokohama, San Jose-San Francisco, Seoul and Beij...
EU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bid
Top European Union officials say they are shocked by hero’s funeral Serbia gave to Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes
Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?
Saudi Arabia promises firm retaliation after Houthi strikes injure 73 and disrupt energy facilities in southern cities.
Why is N3on becoming an AI streamer? Kick star defends controversial never-ending livestream
On September 7, 2026, Kick streamer N3on unveiled a groundbreaking AI streaming initiative that aims to make him the first AI streamer with an uninterrupted broadcast. This pioneering project is designed to operate continuously, even when N3on is offline. He positions this venture as an exciting evolution in content creation while reassuring fans that his traditional streaming will persist alongsi...
New Hampshire and Rhode Island to vote in state primaries - US politics live
Voters will choose candidates across full slate of federal, state and local offices over next two daysSign up for US Breaking News emailsPresident Donald Trump spent Labor Day posting memes on social media in support of changing the name of the state of New Mexico to ‘New America’ as tense trade negotiations with Mexico ramp up.Trump posted several maps of the US that relabelled the land area...
Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks
Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv overnight, killing two people and sending smoke billowing above the Ukrainian capital, ending Moscow's temporary halt to strikes on the city.
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for 'unacceptable activities'
The move follows years of scrutiny over Russian intelligence activity in Hungary and marks a shift under Péter Magyar's new government.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man amid raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank.
Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals
Duke and Duchess of Sussex were apparently given little notice before message was sent to the mediaThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex were “surprised” at being given little notice of a formal letter sent to government departments and the military on behalf of King Charles reiterating their status as non-working royals.Harry and Meghan, who returned to the UK from the US two weeks ago, had insufficient...
A former Nicaraguan paramilitary faces deportation or statelessness after ICE detention
A former Nicaraguan paramilitary faces possible deportation from the U.S. after being detained by immigration authorities